Tax deductions are a way to lower your taxable income, so you can decrease the amount of taxes that you owe the government. Thinking about the different IRS-approved deductions as you prepare your tax returns may lead you to wonder: Is auto insurance tax deductible? The answer depends on how you use the car and […]
Play It Safe for the Summer
Summertime is a season of relaxation for many of us. Warm temperatures and long daylight hours means plenty of opportunities for time spent in the great outdoors with family and friends. Walking on the Monon, grilling out with neighbors or simply catching a tan in your backyard may be activities you look forward to every summer. […]
Coverage for Motorcycle Lovers
With temperatures hitting the 90’s this week, summer has officially arrived! One way Hoosiers thaw out from the harsh winter includes cruising on their motorcycles in the Indiana sunshine. So whether you are in the market for a motorcycle, or are just dusting it off from last summer’s adventures, contact your insurance agent to make […]
When You’ve Gone Through Hail
Spring has arrived. Flowers are blooming, temperatures are rising and hail is falling. As beautiful as spring can be, it is also the time of year when 42% of all comprehensive auto claims are filed. This is due in large part to hail. The unpredictable weather that comes with spring results in unpredictable precipitation, such […]
What Progressive Insurance has to say about Independent Agents
About Independent Agent Independent insurance agents are trained, licensed professionals who chose to dedicate their careers to helping people with their insurance needs. In fact, many are members of Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America — the nation’s oldest and largest association of independent insurance agents and brokers. Independent Agents Selling Progressive: Offer knowledgeable […]
Different Rates for Different States
Surely at some point in your life you have driven out of your home state. Ever wondered if your car insurance follows you the same way it does in your home state? The answer may surprise you. Each state has what is referred to as state minimums when it comes to auto insurance. These are […]
It’s Not All About You
When it comes to thinking about car wrecks, hit and runs and even fender benders, it’s easy to exclude yourself from the equation, convincing yourself you are a great driver and would never be part of something like that. And it’s easy to see how one could see things that way – an owner of […]
Who Insures Improvements in a Leased Building or Office?
Before you remodel a leased space, review your coverage. If you lease an office and make improvements to the space—such as interior remodeling—you need to review your insurance coverage. Generally, if you’ve installed any after-the-fact alterations, it’s up to you, not the property owner or landlord, to insure them. For example, let’s say you’ve leased […]